pool

[paul renshaw]

On a storable pool, is the following installation code compliant? Pvc and wiring from the house buried at 12", circuit is protected by a GFCI breaker at the house. Conduit is 1", with 12-2 UF inside. Outlet located at least 10' from the pool. Outlet is standard receptacle, not twistlock. Pool pump is plugged into this outlet with weatherproof in use cover. A co-worker of mine did this at his house and the inspector shot him down for not having a twistlock and said depth must be 18". The pool is above ground with max 42" of water. I have not dealt with many of these above ground pools, any info is appreciated. Thanks, Paul

 

[fc]

680.10 Minimum Burial Depths Nonmetallic raceways listed for direct burial without concrete encasement is 18 "

If it's a storable pool no twist lock is required.

 

[paul renshaw]

I thought that 680.10 only refers to conduits within 5 feet of the pool, after that 300.5 applies.

 

[fc]

Paul I stand corrected your right 12" if your not within 5' from the inside wall of the pool

 

[George Stolz]

Off the top of my head (which, admittedly, is in need of a shave) I'd say this would be compliant for even a permanently installed pool, unless I'm mistaken.